Laser Alignment Paper

… with the Coherent ModeMaster PC is to align the system's optical axis with that of the input laser beam. This is necessary in order to achieve accurate results. Two tools are built into the product to enable simple, rapid alignment to a very high degree of accuracy. The …

…1 White Paper Novel Laser Power Sensor Improves Process Control A dramatic technological advancement from Coherent has yielded a completely new type of fast response power detector. The high response speed is particularly advantageous in commercial applications where it enables CW laser power to…

…that the entire laser cavity is contamination-free by design and virtually impervious to damage and aging. This is in stark contrast to most other lasers where designers (and often end-users) have to worry about maintaining optical alignment and laser cavity cleanliness.…

…the solid-state pump and the Ti:S lasers were integrated in a compact and fully sealed laser head, were fully controlled by a single computer interface or push-button menu. With no need to physically align, clean, or manually adjust the laser optics, even a laser novice could confidently use these…

…accurately align the cut pattern to the material. This enables accurate cutting regardless of material orientation in the machine, thus eliminating the need to position material with high precision and minimizing overall process time. This system also uses sealed CO 2 laser…

…high-power diode lasers. The VHG-FAC has the advantage of being a monolithic piece that is easy to align and durable in industrial and commercial manufacturing processes. There is no alignment needed with respect to the locking mechanism. The only criteria for aligning the VHG-FAC are the…

…it easy to get into focus. Summary Optimized high-power laser beam delivery involves careful consideration for loss elements such as misalignment or back reflections, maximization of BPP and precise factory alignment to ensure plug-and-play simplicity and long service life.

…to operate a laser at less than its maximum power is often an important capability. In many instances, using the "power knob" is essential to optimize processes or experiments like preventing detector saturation or sample damage. It is also often preferable to perform system alignment and testing…

…finely adjusted to its final alignment while monitoring beam alignment and laser performance. Thus, there are no parts which can move or slip in such a mount. Other Practical Considerations Our long experience in designing and manufacturing lasers was used to eliminate two other…